| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 10 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 6 to 8 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Prickly burlike fruit. |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Year Round |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Fruit is poisonous Other: Plant contains plumericin which causes gastrointestinal irritation. Stems and leaves contain a milky sap that causes contact dermititis in some individuals. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
